Creamy Lemon Asparagus Risotto

Name: Creamy Lemon Asparagus Risotto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cups rice, uncooked; 1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons cream cheese spread; 2 tablespoons lemon peel, grated (to taste); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (to taste)

Submitted by TiMo V

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cups rice, uncooked
¹⁄₂ lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cream cheese spread
2 tablespoons lemon peel, grated (to taste)
¹⁄₄ cup fresh lemon juice (to taste)

directions

Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minute or until tender.
Stir in rice, asparagus and broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minute.
Add cream cheese spread, lemon peel and juice; stir until well blended.